Safety precautions 69Use a hands-free device.•Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed• dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed toplace or receive calls on your mobile device.Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless• device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer itfor you.Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend• calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow,ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous.Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do”• list or flipping through your address book takes attention away fromyour primary responsibility of driving safely.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving• or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will bestationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, checkthe road and your mirrors, then continue.Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be• distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are drivingand suspend conversations that have the potential to divert yourattention from the road.Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels• or chemicals, and at blasting areas.Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in• the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.Turn off your device when in an aircraftUsing your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere withthe electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction dueto the radio frequency of your deviceElectronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency ofyour device. Contact the manufacturer for more information.Comply with all safety warnings andregulations regarding mobile device usagewhile operating a vehicleWhile driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility.Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. Foryour safety and the safety of others, practice good common sense andremember the following tips: